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A spreadsheet can also be used to evaluate expressions.
Example
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Using a Spreadsheet to Evaluate an Expression
Evaluate5x2 -12x-16forx=11,13,15,17,and19. SOLUTION
Enter 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 in the first column, A1 to A5.
Enter the expression in cell B1, using A1 instead of a variable. The expression should be typed as = 5 ∗ A1^2 - 12 ∗ A1 - 16
After pressing enter, the value of the expression appears in the cell.
Copy the expression by clicking on the bottom right corner of B1. Hold the mouse while you drag to highlight the cells B2 through B5.
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